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In today's newsletter:

  • Where Pinky's in Huntersville ranks among NC's best pimento burgers
  • How new Route 177 will change Huntersville's commute to Uptown.
  • See how Huntersville turned a giant turbine blade into public seating

Also on today's calendar: We are Hiring! Caregivers, Med Techs, Servers, Activity Assistant & Housekeepers and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
  • Monday: Sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gooey Cheese Stretching From Every Slice, 7 North Carolina Pimento Cheese Burgers Are Worth The Detour (travelmag.com) — Huntersville diners get a shout-out in this statewide roundup, highlighting Pinky's Westside Grill off Gilead Road for its pimento-cheese-topped burgers and waffle fries just minutes from Lake Norman. The story also maps out six other standout pimento cheese burgers across North Carolina, offering road-trip ideas for serious burger fans.
   

• Charlotte Transit System Adds Routes and Increases Service Starting Oct. 5 (power98fm.com) — Huntersville riders will soon get a direct weekday bus connection to Uptown Charlotte via the new Route 177 North Meck Connector, stopping at Huntersville Gateway and Northcross park-and-ride lots. Starting Oct. 5, CATS is also extending North Meck Micro Zone hours to 9 p.m. and boosting frequency on several major routes, aiming for more reliable, countywide service over the next five years.
   

• Repurposed Wind Turbine Blades and 5 Other Amazing Signs of Progress in the Southeast (cleanenergy.org) — Huntersville earns a regional spotlight for transforming a retired wind turbine blade into an eye-catching bus-stop bench, showcasing creative reuse and clean-energy awareness. The piece places this project alongside other Southeast clean-energy advances, from solar on farms to electric school buses and EV charging programs.
   

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